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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.59, 1,354.60 and 539.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.59, 1,354.60 and 539.50 is: 744.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.59 : 1,354.60 = 539.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.59/1,354.60 = 539.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.59x = 1,354.60 × 539.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.59x = 730,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,806.70/981.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.51

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